The Temple of I & I

7digitalWhat we said:Last we heard from Thievery Corporation they were indulging their passion for easy listening and bossa nova on 2014’s Saudade. For this follow-up, Rob Garza and Eric Hilton decamped to Port Antonio in Jamaica with their rhythm section, to soak up the atmosphere and to explore their long-held love of the island’s indigenous music. Thankfully, The Temple of I & I is no pastiche; rather, it finds the D.C.-based collective subtly infusing elements of reggae and dub into their smooth, sunrise-ready soundtracks. Fans should be familiar with their cast of guest stars too, which includes turns from previous-collaborators Mr. Lif, Puma Ptah, Lou Lou, Zeebo and Elin.